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A heat engine absorbs 33.44 J from a high temperature reservoir and does 9.45 J of work.


A heat engine absorbs 33.44 J from a high temperature reservoir and does 9.45 J of work. What is the efficiency of the engine? 

  • 28.2% 

  • 84.7% 

  • 41.8% 

  • 118% 

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= 28.2%


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